Three-dimensionally printed navigational template: a promising guiding approach for lung biopsy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Percutaneous transthoracic lung biopsy is customarily conducted under computed tomography (CT) guidance, which primarily depends on the conductors' experience and inevitably contributes to long procedural duration and radiation exposure. Novel technique facilitating lung biopsy is currently demanded.

Methods

Based on the reconstructed anatomical information of CT scans, a three-dimensionally printed navigational template was customized to guide fine-needle aspiration (FNA). The needle insertion site and angle could be indicated by the template after proper placement according to the reference landmarks. From June 2020 to August 2020, patients with peripheral indeterminate lung lesions ≥30 mm in diameter were enrolled in a pilot trial. Cases were considered success

SUBMITTER: E H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8988075 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature